Wax carving for the foundry: cast your sculpture in bronze
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
You will be making a small wax sculpture from the life model. This course does not cover casting at the City Lit, your sculpture will be sent away to the foundry for casting and will return to you as a finished bronze sculpture. If you have had any previous involvement with the Castle Arts Foundry please contact the sculpture department before enrolling.
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About this course
• Work from the figure
• Manipulate and model with wax
• Create a small sculpture suitable for bronze casting.
All materials provided.
Stout shoes must be worn in the Sculpture studio.
Reviews
Subjects
- Sculpture
- Casting
Course programme
Working with a life model, we will look at ways of representing the human form in wax sculpture. We will look at ways of working with wax and methods of making different textures.
Through demonstration, practical and discussion you will be taught as a group and helped individually as required. Handouts will accompany demonstrations. The course is structured to manage the work within the class.Additional information
Wax carving for the foundry: cast your sculpture in bronze